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Applications for architecture come in different forms depending on which university you are applying for. In the first instance you need to research the entry requirements and interview process for the course that you are applying for.
The 'general' process that most architecture courses have followed is:
Digital Portfolio Review.
Call for interview and discussion of your A1 portfolio.
Some universities such as The Bartlett, London have sent out a series of timed drawing exercises to complete and mail back to them. (approx 6 drawings spanning 7 hours of time).
Some universities may set an additional project for you to complete in recent years topics have been 'my street', 'protest' and 'in the news'.
For those of you that may be applying to Cambridge here are details on their application process. At these interviews you will be expected to complete a timed drawing exercise. See the worksheet below for information of how to prepare for this. The Cambridge interviews are highly rigorous and therefor you should liaise with Mrs Barfoot and Mr Hayley to best prepare. You will need to complete additional drawing exercises and maintain regular independent sketchbook habits.
Here are some interview questions that you could prepare for kindly offered by Cambridge...
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Cambridge Interview Questions
Cambridge Interview Questions
“How can I prepare when the interviewer could ask me absolutely anything about Architecture?”
“How can I prepare when the interviewer could ask me absolutely anything about Architecture?”
By understanding how the interview works and, crucially, what it is that the interviewer is looking for. The interviewer is not looking to catch you out, but rather for you to demonstrate your curiosity, knowledge and passion for Architecture.
“How am I able to do that?”
“How am I able to do that?”
Demonstrate your enthusiasm and personality you might be asked general interview questions so that the interviewer can learn more about you – review our list of General Interview questions to prepare. Show that you enjoy studying Architecture independently the easiest way to demonstrate your enthusiasm for Architecture is to show that you are self-motivated and have studied the subject in your free-time for enjoyment – for example through online lectures and independent reading. If you don’t know where to start, review our suggested reading list below. Demonstrate your subject knowledge about and passion for Architecture The key to answering these questions is to always demonstrate your thought process aloud. The interviewer does not expect you to be able to answer every question immediately, but rather wants to determine that you are able to think about and work on unknown topics with confidence, intelligence and clarity – and they won’t be able to do that if you sit in silence! Use the list of questions below to prepare. Perhaps you can have a friend or relative ask you these questions so that you can develop your skills of thinking under time pressure and speaking out loud.
Architecture Interview Questions
Architecture Interview Questions
How would you explain architecture to an alien visiting earth?
How would you reduce crime through architecture?
How do you make a place peaceful?
What is your favourite building?
How does studying art link with architecture?
What is the importance of light in architecture?
What is the role of architects and museums?
If you are looking at a piece of architecture inspired by Bauhaus today, would you say it looks German?
Who is your favourite architect?
Which architecture magazines/journals are you currently reading?
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